Questions & Answers

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS NFPA 2013 Upgrade Kits

QUESTION What changes were made as part of the NFPA 1981/1982, 2013 edition standards?

ANSWER The following changes were introduced as part of the NFPA 1981/1982, 2013 edition standards: • Introduction of a new End-of-Service-Time-Indicator (EoSTI) Changed from 25% to 33% • Introduction of a new high heat and flame test for the facepiece Heat soak at 500°F for 5 minutes • Introduction of a new radiant heat test for the facepiece Radiant heat load of 15 kW/m2 for 5 minutes • Introduction of a new voice communication requirement , Speech Transmission Index (STI) STI = 0.55 (Mechanical) / STI = 0.60 (Amplified) • Introduction of a new EBSS “buddy breathing” standard QUESTION • Introduction of a new universal PASS tone What is the benefit of upgrading to the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition standard?

ANSWER QUESTION Upgrading to the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition standard provides Does Scott plan to offer upgrade kits to meet the NFPA a lower cost alternative to purchasing new SCBA, while 1981/1982, 2013 edition standards? also allowing your department to take advantage of newer technology enhancements. In addition, the NFPA 1981, 2013 ANSWER edition upgrade kits give departments the ability to maximize Upgrades kits are offered for both the NFPA 1981, 2002 the service life of existing equipment. For those departments edition and NFPA 1981, 2007 edition Air-Pak SCBA. Some with 4-5 years of service life remaining on breathing air approvals may be pending. cylinders, the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition upgrade kits allow you to continue using those cylinders, while also updating your SCBA to the latest safety and performance standards. By reducing the frequency of SCBA replacement, you achieve a lower cost of ownership. Available Now NFPA 1981, 2002/2007 compliant Air-Pak NxG2/NxG7 SCBA

Some of the enhancements available include Dual EBSS “Buddy Available Now NFPA 1981, 2007 compliant

Breathing”, Pak-Tracker Firefighter Locator System, SEMS II Air-Pak Wireframe / Air-Pak 75 SCBA Air Management System, and 5.5 (5500psi) High Pressure Available Now NFPA 1981, 2002 compliant Breathing Air. Each of these technology enhancements helps Air-Pak Wireframe / Air-Pak 50 SCBA to improve firefighter safety and situational intelligence on the fireground. QUESTION QUESTION Do I have to upgrade to the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition standard in What is the warranty on the NFPA 2013 upgrade? order to maintain NFPA compliance? ANSWER ANSWER There is a ten-year warranty on the NFPA 2013 edition Customers are not required to upgrade to the NFPA 1981, upgrade kit. The warranty covers all components that are 2013 edition standard. The upgrade kits are provided as an replaced on the Air-Pak SCBA as part of the upgrade kit and alternative option to purchasing new SCBA. begins at the time of installation. For those components not replaced as part of the upgrade, the original warranty policy NFPA 1852, 2013 edition states the following concerning SCBA of the Air-Pak SCBA will remain in effect. An upgraded Air- compliance: Pak SCBA can be identified by the date code located on the new label applied at the time of the upgrade. SCBA that are currently in service shall be certified as compliant with at least one of the following standards:

QUESTION 1. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained What components are covered as part of the warranty? Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, 1997 edition 2. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained ANSWER Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, 2002 Generally speaking, the following components are covered edition under the new ten-year warranty. 3. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained • PASS Electronics (Console & Sensor Module) Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, 2007 edition • Mask Mounted Regulator 4. NFPA 1981, Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained • Low Pressure Hose Assembly Breathing Apparatus for the Fire Service, 2013 edition • Pressure Reducer or Low Cylinder Transfer Valve

• High Pressure Hose Assembly QUESTION What components are being replaced as part of the NFPA 2013 NOTE: Other parts may vary depending on the original configuration of Air-Pak upgrade? SCBA that is being upgraded.

ANSWER Component replacement will vary depending upon the configuration of Air-Pak SCBA from which you are upgrading. QUESTION In general, the following sub-assemblies or components will be If I want to upgrade the pressure rating of my SCBA, can this be replaced as part of the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition upgrade: done at the same time as the NFPA 2013 upgrade?

• PASS Electronics (Console & Sensor Module) ANSWER One of the benefits of the NFPA 2013 edition upgrade is that • Mask Mounted Regulator you can also upgrade the pressure rating of the Air-Pak SCBA • Low Pressure Hose Assembly at the same time. Since all of the pressure dependent sub- • Pressure Reducer or Low Cylinder Transfer Valve assemblies or components are replaced as part of the NFPA 2013 edition upgrade, the opportunity to easily upgrade the • High Pressure Hose Assembly pressure rating of the Air-Pak SCBA exists. When doing so, you will need to replace breathing air cylinders at the same time.

Example: A customer currently using a 4.5 rated Air-Pak SCBA could QUESTION upgrade to the 5.5 higher pressure, thus minimizing the weight and profile of the cylinder and ultimately reducing fatigue of the wearer. Can I use my existing facepiece as part of the NFPA 2013 upgrade?

ANSWER Significant changes were necessary as part of the facepiece testing requirements for NFPA 1981, 2013 edition to improve environmental protection. As a result of those changes, the facepiece must be replaced in order to comply with the 2013 edition standard. Scott Safety offers the AV-3000 HT facepiece as part of our NFPA 1981, 2013 edition product offering. QUESTION QUESTION If I want to upgrade to EBSS, can this be done at the same time Who can perform an NFPA 2013 edition upgrade? as the NFPA 2013 upgrade? ANSWER ANSWER Technicians holding a current Scott technician certificate You may choose to upgrade to EBSS by ordering the and who are employed by a Scott authorized service center appropriate Dual EBSS Retrofit Kit. This retrofit is not part (distributor and/or in-house) may perform a NFPA 2013 edition of the NFPA 2013 edition upgrade and must be ordered upgrade. separately. Part numbers can be found on the Configurator order form. Distributors may also find the Dual EBSS Retrofit Kit part numbers on the Quote Summary page of the NFPA 2013 Edition Air-Pak SCBA Upgrade Configurator (Excel QUESTION version). While EBSS is not required to maintain NFPA 1981, How can I order an upgrade kit? 2013 edition compliancy, it provides an added safety feature to your Scott Air-Pak SCBA. ANSWER An order configurator is available for download on the Partner Portal. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Scott Safety at 1.800.247.7257. QUESTION If I want to upgrade the Console option on my Air-Pak SCBA, can this be done at the same time as the NFPA 2013 upgrade?

ANSWER Upgrading the Console option on the Air-Pak SCBA may be done by making the appropriate selection on the Configurator order form. Options for upgrading the Console include standard PASS, PASS with Pak-Tracker, or PASS with SEMS II. NOTE: If choosing to upgrade to a PASS with SEMS II, the programming firmware of the Sensor Module will also include the Pak-Tracker technology.

QUESTION Will my accessory hose (if installed) be compatible with the NFPA 2013 upgrade?

ANSWER NFPA 1981, 2013 edition introduced a new EBSS “buddy breathing” performance requirement. While this standard change does not require that an Air-Pak SCBA be equipped with an accessory hose, it does dictate testing requirements that an accessory hose must meet. Scott Safety has received approval for the Dual EBSS accessory hose as part of the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition standard.

• For Air-Pak SCBA equipped with either a single EBSS hose or an extended duration (pigtail) airline hose, the hose must be removed when completing the upgrade as these configurations are not approved to the NFPA 1981, 2013 edition standard. • For Air-Pak SCBA already equipped with Dual EBSS, the upgrade kit will include specific replacement components. • For Air-Pak SCBA not equipped with Dual EBSS, you may add this feature as a separate upgrade.

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